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Unit 2: How does physics help us to understand the world?
Quick questions on Scalars, vectors and resolution (VCE Physics Unit 2)
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What is graphical?Show answer
Place tail of second at head of first; resultant runs from tail of first to head of last.
What are components?Show answer
For a vector of magnitude at angle above the horizontal:
What is q1?Show answer
Distinguish scalar from vector quantity, with one example of each. [2 marks]
What is q2?Show answer
Two forces act on a point: N east and N north. Calculate (a) the resultant magnitude, and (b) the angle measured east of north. [4 marks]
What is q3?Show answer
Refer to the Tullamarine crosswind. (a) Resolve a kt wind from into headwind and crosswind components for runway 27. (b) Calculate components for runway 34.
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